Python Job: Trader

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Company

Trafigura

Location

Zurich - Switzerland

Job type

Full-Time

Python Job Details

Main Purpose:

Developing new strategies and identifying opportunities in the global macro space as well as providing daily support to traders on the desk.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • At least 7-10 years of experience in Global Macro related Analysis, trading and execution in a bank, hedgefund or related business
  • Detailed knowledge about global derivative markets (commodities, fx, bonds, equities) and their drivers
  • Active buy side investment research and strategy experience
  • Experience in building and maintaining commodity supply & demand models.
  • Ability to trade FX and Commodity spot, forward and Vol
  • Strong analytical mindset in order to identify new trading opportunities across assets
  • Fluency in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Programming skills (Visual Basic, SQL, advanced Python skills are a must)
  • Experience in building quantative models for Macro analysis
  • Fluency in English

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide data-driven market analysis and trading ideas to traders on the desk
  • Build and maintain relationship with external and internal stakeholders
  • Help on trade execution and implementation of trading strategies
  • Perform market studies on new products
  • Identify market trends in the tradeable product space and formulate concrete trading recommendations

Competencies

  • Strong communication (written, oral) skills to formulate complex concepts into actionable trading decisions
  • Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with all stakeholders as well provide results under time pressure
  • Strong intrinsic interest in financial markets, geopolitical developments and a sound understanding of economic cycles
  • Intellectual curiosity and flexibility

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships

  • Traders
  • External stakeholders

Reporting Structure

  • Reporting to Head of Macro desk


About Us
Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects the world with the vital resources it needs. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Metals and Minerals, and Power and Renewables divisions, we deploy infrastructure, skills and a global network to move commodities from where they are plentiful to where they are needed most, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable.

Trafigura also owns and operates a number of industrial assets including a majority share of global multi-metals producer Nyrstar and fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nala Renewables, a power and renewable energy investment and development platform. With over 1,000 shareholders, Trafigura is owned by its employees and employs over 13,000 people working in 48 countries.
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